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Test Code 24Hr Ur Magnesium Magnesium, 24 Hour, Urine

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Calmagite

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Collection Instructions:

1. No preservative.

2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.

Additional Information:

1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.

2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

Reference Values

MAGNESIUM, URINE

0.0-14.0 mg/dL

 

MAGNESIUM, CALCULATED

70-150 mg/24 hours

Note: Results are calculated using total volume and length of collection and results are adjusted to units/24 hours.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-1 hour

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81050-Urine timed measurement
83735-Magnesium

Special Instructions